Public Relations Training

BSIS Public Relations Training

Category: Security Training → Mandatory Skills Training
Course: Public Relations
Training Duration: 4 hours under the established BSIS security guard skills training syllabus

What Is Public Relations Training?

Public Relations is an important component of California’s security guard skills training curriculum. The course teaches security personnel how to communicate professionally, interact with the public, and represent their employers and clients appropriately. Read More

California BSIS Appropriate Use of Force Training: What Security Guards Need to Know

California BSIS Appropriate Use of Force Training: What Security Guards Need to Know

Category: Security Training → Initial Guard Training
Course: Appropriate Use of Force
Training Duration: 5 hours under the established BSIS initial training syllabus

What Is Appropriate Use of Force Training?

Appropriate Use of Force is an essential component of California’s initial security guard training requirements. This course teaches prospective security guards how to recognize situations involving potential conflict, understand the legal limitations on using force, and respond professionally while protecting themselves and others. Read More

California BSIS Powers to Arrest Training: What Security Guards Need to Know

 

Category: Security Training → Initial Guard Training
Course: Powers to Arrest
Training Duration: 3 hours under the current BSIS syllabus

What Is Powers to Arrest Training?

Powers to Arrest is an essential component of California’s initial security guard training requirements. The course introduces prospective security guards to their legal authority, responsibilities, and limitations when dealing with individuals suspected of criminal activity.

Read more: California BSIS Powers to Arrest Training: What Security Guards Need to Know

Security guards are not police officers. Their primary responsibility is to protect people and property while acting within the boundaries of California law. Read More

Powers to Arrest

Powers to Arrest: Understanding a California Security Officer’s Authority
Understanding the power to arrest is essential for California security officers. A guard’s primary responsibilities involve prevention, observation, reporting, and protecting people and property. A uniform, badge, or guard card does not grant the authority of a peace officer.
California Penal Code Section 837 allows a private person to make an arrest under circumstances. These include a public offense committed or attempted in that person’s presence; when the arrested person has committed a felony, even outside their presence; or when a felony actually occurred and reasonable cause supports believing the arrested person committed it. bsis.ca.gov Read More